MARTIN v. THOMPSON et al
Plaintiff: ANTHONY MARTIN
Defendant: ZARAK THOMPSON, CHRISTOPHER CUPP, NICHALAUS DONOVAN, ERIC DRADA and LAUREN CUPP
Case Number: 2:2023cv00408
Filed: August 10, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Presiding Judge: Mario Garcia
Referring Judge: James R Sweeney
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions - Prison Condition
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 5, 2023 Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander Robert Carlisle on behalf of Defendants CHRISTOPHER CUPP, NICHALAUS DONOVAN, ERIC DRADA, ZARAK THOMPSON. (Carlisle, Alexander)
October 3, 2023 Filing 10 Documents to be Sent via Electronic Notice - re #9 NOTICE of Lawsuit & Waiver Issued by Clerk, #8 Order, #2 Complaint Electronic Notice to Wexford and IDOC. (JRB)
October 3, 2023 Filing 9 NOTICE of Lawsuit & Waiver Issued by Clerk as to 1) Zarak Thompson; 2) Christopher Cupp; 3) Nichalaus Donovan; 4) Eric Drada; and 5) Nurse Lauren Cupp. (JRB)
October 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Order Screening the Complaint and Directing Service of Process - If Mr. Martin believes the complaint contains additional viable claims under Count 9, he may file a notice identifying those claims within 21 days of the issuance of this Order. The clerk is directed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(c)(3) to issue process to defendants Ofc. Zarak Thompson, Ofc. Christopher Cupp, Ofc. Nichalaus Donovan, Sgt. Eric Drada, and Nurse Lauren Cupp in the manner specified by Rule 4(d). Process shall consist of the complaint, dkt. #2 , applicable forms (Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons and Waiver of Service of Summons), and this Order. The clerk is directed to serve the Indiana Department of Correction employees electronically. SEE ORDER. Copy sent to distribution list via US Mail. Signed by Judge James R. Sweeney II on 10/3/2023.(JRB)
August 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Order on In Forma Pauperis Status - The plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis, dkt. #3 , is granted. Although the plaintiff is excused from pre-paying the full filing fee, he still must pay the three hundred and fifty dollar ($350.00) filing fee pursuant to the statutory formula set forth in 28 U.S.C. 1915(b)(2) when able. No initial partial filing fee is due at this time. (See Order.) Signed by Judge James R. Sweeney II on 8/30/2023. Copy to Plaintiff via US mail. (JSR)
August 15, 2023 Filing 6 NOTICE to Pro se Litigant - The following information is provided to pro se litigants to inform them about rules and procedures governing how they communicate with the Court. (Copy sent to plaintiff via US mail). (JRT)
August 11, 2023 Filing 5 MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (JSR)
August 11, 2023 Filing 4 Notice to File Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement. (RAGS) (JSR)
August 10, 2023 Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, filed by Plaintiff ANTHONY MARTIN. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Trust Fund Account, #2 Envelope) (JSR)
August 10, 2023 Filing 2 COMPLAINT against CHRISTOPHER CUPP, LAUREN CUPP, NICHALAUS DONOVAN, ERIC DRADA, ZARAK THOMPSON, filed by ANTHONY MARTIN. (No fee paid with this filing) (Attachments: #1 Cover Letter, #2 Exhibit, #3 Envelope) (JSR)
August 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 ORDER - Mr. Martin subsequently filed a motion asking the Court to open new causes of action for the allegations set forth in Counts 5-11. (Dkt. 13). That motion, dkt. 13, is GRANTED. The CLERK SHALL open seven new causes of action. (See Order.) Signed by Judge James R. Sweeney II on 8/10/2023. (JSR)

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Defendant: ZARAK THOMPSON
Represented By: Alexander Robert Carlisle
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Defendant: CHRISTOPHER CUPP
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Defendant: NICHALAUS DONOVAN
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